H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodTop Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS OF NY, LLC | 3 | $59,509 | $59,509 - $59,509 | 0.0% |
| Genentech, Inc. | 2 | $129,292 | $128,146 - $130,437 | 100.0% |
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC. | 2 | $103,804 | $83,058 - $124,550 | 100.0% |
| Exelixis, Inc. | 2 | $104,716 | $94,432 - $115,000 | 100.0% |
| EMD MILLIPORE CORPORATION | 1 | $98,855 | $98,855 - $98,855 | 100.0% |
| LANNETT COMPANY, INC. | 1 | $78,062 | $78,062 - $78,062 | 100.0% |
| Leidos, Inc. | 1 | $96,762 | $96,762 - $96,762 | 100.0% |
| Pace Analytical Services | 1 | $53,373 | $53,373 - $53,373 | 100.0% |
| PRIMERA ANALYSTICAL SOLUTIONS CORP. | 1 | $87,000 | $87,000 - $87,000 | 100.0% |
| AbbVie Inc. | 1 | $124,110 | $124,110 - $124,110 | 0.0% |
| Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc. | 1 | $133,920 | $133,920 - $133,920 | 100.0% |
| Amyris | 1 | $148,000 | $148,000 - $148,000 | 100.0% |
| E INK CORPORATION | 1 | $121,600 | $121,600 - $121,600 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | 17 | $96,762 | $53,373 - $148,000 |
| I | 1 | $124,110 | $124,110 - $124,110 |
| II | 1 | $134,550 | $134,550 - $134,550 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | NY | 3 | $59,509 |
| South San Francisco | CA | 2 | $129,292 |
| Boston | MA | 1 | $134,550 |
| Carlsbad | CA | 1 | $83,058 |
| Emeryville | CA | 1 | $148,000 |
| Philadelphia | PA | 1 | $78,062 |
| Reston | VA | 1 | $96,762 |
| Rockville | MD | 1 | $124,550 |
| Alameda | CA | 1 | $115,000 |
| WEST COLUMBIA | SC | 1 | $53,373 |
These roles are variations of Scientist III with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist III | 40 | $91,750 | |
| Scientist II, Computational Biologist | 1 | $134,550 | |
| Scientist IV | 1 | $102,726 | |
| Sr. Scientist I - Cell & Molecular Biologist | 1 | $124,110 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | $83,058 | 57.1% |
| 2022 | 1 | $78,062 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | $100,687 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | $130,437 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $108,016 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 4 | $126,128 | 75.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS OF NY, LLC | 3 | $59,509 | 0.0% |
| Genentech, Inc. | 2 | $129,292 | 100.0% |
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC. | 2 | $103,804 | 100.0% |
| Exelixis, Inc. | 2 | $104,716 | 100.0% |
| EMD MILLIPORE CORPORATION | 1 | $98,855 | 100.0% |